PHO'S THAI CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 3 POUNDS OF CHICKEN SATAY AT 48.7F IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, FOUND 20 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 44.9F IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, FOUND 1.5 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE CRAB FILLING AT 48.7F IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, AND FOUND 1 POUND OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.6F ON THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. TOTAL VALUE $100 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BELOW 40F OR ABOVE 140F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE WASHROOM SINK AND 5 UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY PESTS AND EVIDENCE AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE USING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN 2 MORE AND TO MAINTAIN. LEAK OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN 2 MORE AND TO MAINTAIN. LEAK OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.